Richard Rottiers - Moulin-à-Vent 2022
92/100
James Suckling
91/100
Robert Parker
91/100
Vinous
"Very enjoyable (Parker)"
"The 2022 Moulin-à-Vent exudes rich aromas of red and black cherries, spiced plums, and ground ginger. The layered palate, medium-bodied to full-bodied, features zesty notes of mandarin and white pepper, combined with well-balanced acidity and fine yet robust tannins that attest to the wine’s aging potential. The wine is persistent and displays remarkable balance throughout the palate. Very enjoyable.” (Robert Parker 2024).
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Nose
Typical aromas of violet, blackberry, and cherry
Palate
Fruity and well-structured, with typical violet aromas, it embodies finesse and roundness
Serve
At 15°C
Open
30 minutes ahead of the most recent vintages
Drink starting at
2030
Guard
10 years
Food and Wine Pairings
Pairs perfectly with cold cuts, blood sausage with mashed potatoes, boiled beef, quail in Port wine, or roasted quail with cherries
Bettane & Desseauve
Rated estate (2020 guide): 2*Stars (A solid, recommendable wine, though slightly more consistent and uniform than the previous vintage)
About the estate:
Richard Rottiers was one of the winemakers hardest hit by the relentless hailstorms of recent vintages. On the verge of going under, he managed to find a new lease on life with well-crafted wines produced for the wine trade. The 2018 vintages were finishing their barrel aging at the time of our visit. The quality is superb and should give our dear winemaker some breathing room. In the meantime, the 2017s—currently on sale—are consistent, well-structured, and, despite modest yields, reasonably priced.
Robert Parker - Wine Advocate
Wine rated (2024 guide) 91/100 (Outstanding wine)
Rated estate (2021 guide) Recommended (Wine producer recommended by Robert Parker - The Wine Advocate)
About the wine:
The 2022 Moulin-à-Vent exudes rich aromas of red and black cherries, spiced plums, and ground ginger. The layered palate, medium-bodied to full-bodied, features zesty notes of mandarin and white pepper, combined with well-balanced acidity and fine yet robust tannins that demonstrate the wine’s aging potential. The wine is persistent and displays remarkable balance throughout the palate. Very enjoyable.
About the estate:
One of the region’s most dedicated organic farmers, Richard Rottiers struggled during the 2016 and 2017 vintages, when Moulin-à-Vent was ravaged by hail. But 2018 marked a return to a semblance of normalcy, and he produced a fine collection of wines—a feat he has repeated with a 2019 lineup that is livelier and more refined than its predecessors. Semi-carbonic maceration is followed by aging in large oak casks and barrels, depending on the cuvée. Everything reviewed here comes highly recommended.
RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France
Rated Estate (2021 Guide) Selected (Please note that this guide is a ranking, and as such, all the estates listed here—even those without a star—represent, in our view, the pinnacle of French winemaking.)
About the estate:
Richard Rottiers is part of the generation that brought the Beaujolais “climats” to prominence. An engineer specializing in agriculture and the environment, he is passionate about soil life. After gaining experience in New Zealand, this native of Chablis settled in Romanèche-Thorins. In 2003, he produced wine in Fleurie, then trained in vineyard and cellar management for three years at Château Thivin. In 2008, he took over a leased estate in Moulin-à-Vent, which he cultivates organically. He made his debut in the guide last year.
Wine Enthusiast
Rated Estate (2020 Guide) Recommended (Wine producer recommended by Wine Enthusiast)
Jancis Robinson
Rated winery (2020 guide) Recommended
Vinous
Wine rated (2023 guide) 91/100
About the wine:
The 2022 Moulin-à-Vent is a blend of 24 small plots (10 hectares) and aged 20% in barrels. The nose is very fruity and floral, already quite expressive. On the palate, it is medium-bodied with fine tannins; open and expressive, it reveals notes of black pepper and Asian spices, with more structure on the finish compared to the Brouilly. Very lovely.
James Suckling
Wine rated (2024 guide) 92/100
About the wine:
This wine is silky and mineral, with very subtle layers of fruit. Raspberries, bark, crushed stone, and tea leaves, all wrapped in a medium-bodied profile. Elegant. Made from organically grown grapes. Ready to drink or suitable for aging.
Customer Rating
5/5
based on 1 review
Review by Mr. FABRICE D. Published on June 11, 2025
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